Laurel university

SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDY

YEAR	FALL	SPRING
1	EN101 – English Composition I (3) GE100 – College Orientation (1) MA103 – College Algebra (3) BIBXXX – Old Testament Survey (3) COM103 – Public Speaking (3) MINXXX – Introduction to Ministry (3)	EN102 – English Composition II (3) SC205 – Biology w/Lab (4) PH442 – Ethics (3) BIBXXX – New Testament Survey (3) MINXXX – Christian Ministry in the 21^st Century (3)
2	COM220 – Interpersonal Communication (3) PE101 – Activity/Fitness (1) HUMXXX – Humanities Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) SSCXXX – Human Growth and Development (3) MINXXX – Spiritual Formation (3)	SCIXXX – Science Elective (3) MINXXX – Discipleship and Evangelism (3) MINXXX – Teaching Methods for Ministry (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) XXXXX – Elective (3)
3	BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) MINXXX – Small Group Dynamics (3) XXXXX – Elective (3) SSXXX – History Elective (3) PS201 – Introduction to Psychology (3)	ENXXX – Literature Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) FINXXX – Fine Arts Elective (3) MINXXX – Retreats / Camping Ministry (3) XXXXX – Elective (3)
4	MINXXX – Philosophy of CE (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) MINXXX – Internship (3) SSCXXX – Social Science Elective (3)	MINXXX – Practicum (3) MINXXX – Discipleship Development of Family (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective(3) XXXXX – Elective (3)

CM315 – Philosophy of Christian Education (3 hrs.) – The student will learn fundamental concepts of the philosophy of Christian education from sources including the Bible, influential and significant figures in the history of education, and contemporary theories of learning.

CM312 – Teaching Methods for Ministry (3 hrs.) – This course will provide training in effective methods for biblical, theological, and practical teaching in the church and without. Students will also learn and demonstrate a variety of ministry skills including conducting worship, funerals, weddings, and preaching.

PS212 – Human Growth and Development (3 hrs.) – This course examines the concepts, theories and research related to human growth and development throughout the human life span— from conception to senior adults—with special attention on spiritual, behavioral, and social characteristics during each stage. Prerequisite: PS201

CM414 – Discipleship Development of the Family -- This is a study of the relationship of the Church to the home in the joint enterprise of strengthening the family, nurturing children, and bringing them to mature discipleship. Special attention is given to the threats and needs of the family.

CM358– Retreat and Camp Ministry -- This course explores the age appropriate activities and events used in a camping or retreat setting to reach campers with the gospel. Management skill and ability to work with volunteers and parents are essential for this course.

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (INTERCULTURAL STUDIES), B.A.

This concentration prepares students to lead and serve people from a variety of cultures through exposure to many different cultures, linguistics, and multiple religions. The focus of this major is to properly prepare students for serving the needs of others around the world.

COURSE OF STUDY			125
DEGREE CORE			75
GENERAL EDUCATION	45
EN101	English Composition I				3
EN102	English Composition II				3
ENXXX	Literature Elective				3
GE100	College Orientation				1
SSXXX	History Elective				3
MA103	College Algebra				3
MUSXXX	Fine Arts Elective				3
COM103	Public Speaking				3
COM220	Interpersonal Communications				3
SC205	Biology w/Lab				4
SCIXXX	Science Elective				3
PE101	Lifetime Fitness				1
HUMXXX	Humanities Elective				3
SSBXXX	Social/Behavioral Science Elective				3
PH442	Ethics				3
PS201	Introduction to Psychology				3
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY	30
BIBXXX		Old Testament Survey		3
BIBXXX		New Testament Survey		3
BIBXXX		Bible Electives		24
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MAJOR				21
BIBXXX		Introduction to Ministry		3
BIBXXX		Christian Ministry in the 21^st Century		3
BIBXXX		Spiritual Formation		3
MINXXX		Evangelism and Discipline		3
MINXXX		Small Group Dynamics		3
MINXXX		Practicum		3
MINXXX		Internship		3
MISSIONS CONCENTRATION				15
MISXXX		Intro to IC Study		3
MISXXX		L&W in Cross Cultural		3
MISXXX		App. Anthropology		3
MISXXX		Comparative Religion		3
MISXXX		Introduction to Linguistics		3
OPEN ELECTIVES				14

SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDY

YEAR	FALL	SPRING
1	EN101 – English Composition I (3) GE100 – College Orientation (1) MA103 – College Algebra (3) BIBXXX – Old Testament Survey (3) COM103 – Public Speaking (3) MINXXX – Introduction to Ministry (3)	EN102 – English Composition II (3) SC205 – Biology w/Lab (4) PH442 – Ethics (3) BIBXXX – New Testament Survey (3) MINXXX – Christian Ministry in the 21^st Century (3)
2	COM220 – Interpersonal Communication (3) PE101 – Activity/Fitness (1) HUMXXX – Humanities Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) SSCXXX – Social Science Elective (3) MINXXX – Spiritual Formation (3)	SCIXXX – Science Elective (3) MINXXX – Discipleship and Evangelism (3) MINXXX – L&W in Cross Culture (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) XXXXX – Elective (3)
3	BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) MINXXX – Small Group Dynamics (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) SSXXX – History Elective (3) PS201 – Introduction to Psychology (3)	ENXXX – Literature Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) FINXXX – Fine Arts Elective (3) MINXXX – Applied Anthropology (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3)
4	MINXXX – Introduction to IC Study (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) MINXXX – Internship (3) COMXXX – Introduction to Linguistics (3)	MINXXX – Practicum (3) MINXXX – Comparative Religion (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) XXXXX – Elective(3) XXXXX – Elective (3)

MIS311 – Introduction to Intercultural Studies (3 hrs.) – This course, introduces basic principles for cross-cultural communication/living/working. The biblical mandate for effective sharing of the gospel is studied along with anthropological insights.

COU321 Living and Working in Cross Cultural Environments (3 hrs.) – This course examines the life and work of those who work in other cultures. The student will also critique the candidate qualifications of various organizations as to the appropriateness of their process and whether it is sufficient to verify an applicant’s ability to work effectively in another culture.

IS322 – Applied Anthropology (3 hrs.) – This course surveys the problems of race, culture, and social organization. Recent studies in cultural anthropology will be compared with scriptural principles and related to the guidance and preparation for those who aim to minister in other cultures.

IS431 – Comparative Religion (3 hrs.) – This course introduces the major world religions, their origins, histories, and doctrines. These are compared with Christianity for the purpose of understanding people with divergent religious views and developing strategies of evangelism.

IS352 - Introduction to Linguistics (3 hrs) -- This course provides the foundation for the basics of linguistics. It is designed to help those who want to improve their ability to understanding a variety of languages and language usage.

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (PASTORAL MINISTRY), B.A.

The Pastoral Ministry concentration prepares students to serve in a variety of ministerial situations both within the local church and the church universal.  This concentration is designed to equip the student with the skills necessary to facilitate ministries effectively in the local church by providing biblical and theological instruction with practical application for church and church-related leadership roles.

COURSE OF STUDY			125
DEGREE CORE			75
GENERAL EDUCATION	45
EN101	English Composition I				3
EN102	English Composition II				3
ENXXX	Literature Elective				3
GE100	College Orientation				1
SSXXX	History Elective				3
MA103	College Algebra				3
MUSXXX	Fine Arts Elective				3
COM103	Public Speaking				3
COM220	Interpersonal Communications				3
SC205	Biology w/Lab				4
SCIXXX	Science Elective				3
PE101	Lifetime Fitness				1
HUMXXX	Humanities Elective				3
SSBXXX	Social/Behavioral Science Elective				3
PH442	Ethics				3
PS201	Introduction to Psychology				3
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY	30
BIBXXX		Old Testament Survey		3
BIBXXX		New Testament Survey		3
BIBXXX		Bible Electives		24
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MAJOR				21
BIBXXX		Introduction to Ministry		3
BIBXXX		Christian Ministry in the 21^st Century		3
BIBXXX		Spiritual Formation		3
MINXXX		Evangelism and Discipline		3
MINXXX		Small Group Dynamics		3
MINXXX		Practicum		3
MINXXX		Internship		3
PREACHING CONCENTRATION				15
MINXXX		Preaching I		3
MINXXX		Preaching II		3
MINXXX		Pastoral Methods		3
MINXXX		Church Leadership and Management		3
MINXXX		Principles of Christian Counseling		3
OPEN ELECTIVES				14

SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDY

YEAR	FALL	SPRING
1	EN101 – English Composition I (3) GE100 – College Orientation (1) MA103 – College Algebra (3) BIBXXX – Old Testament Survey (3) COM103 – Public Speaking (3) MINXXX – Introduction to Ministry (3)	EN102 – English Composition II (3) SC205 – Biology w/Lab (4) PH442 – Ethics (3) BIBXXX – New Testament Survey (3) MINXXX – Christian Ministry in the 21^st Century (3)
2	COM220 – Interpersonal Communication (3) PE101 – Activity/Fitness (1) HUMXXX – Humanities Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) SSCXXX – Social Science Elective (3) MINXXX – Spiritual Formation (3)	SCIXXX – Science Elective (3) MINXXX – Discipleship and Evangelism (3) MINXXX – Church Leadership and Management (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) ARTXXX – Fine Arts Elective (3)
3	MINXXX – Preaching I (3) MINXXX – Small Group Dynamics (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) SSXXX – History Elective (3) PS201 – Introduction to Psychology (3)	ENXXX – Literature Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) MINXXX – Principles of Christian Counseling (3) MINXXX – Preaching II (3) XXXXX – Elective (3)
	MINXXX – Pastoral Methods (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) MINXXX – Internship (3) XXXXX – Elective (3)	MINXXX – Practicum (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) BIBXXX – Bible Elective (3) XXXXX – Elective(3) XXXXX – Elective (3)

MIN321 – Preaching I (3 hrs.) – This course introduces the theology and practice of preaching with an emphasis on preparation, delivery, clear biblical exposition, responsible application. Students will be exposed to the best preachers, as well as prepare and deliver their own sermons under supervision of the instructor and interaction with classmates.

MIN322 – Preaching II (3 hrs.) – This course surveys basic homiletical methods and approaches, including series preaching and annual planning. Preparation and delivery skills will be honed.

PM332 – Pastoral Methods (3 hrs.) – This course emphasizes theories, principles, and practices involved in conducting funerals, weddings, dedications, administering the Sacraments, church business and board meetings, planning the church year, visitation, counseling, and church financing, etc.

PM431 – Church Leadership and Management (3 hrs.) – This course examines aspects of effective pastoral leadership, including staff management, personal and time management, transition and conflict management, planning, leading, organizing, goal and priority setting, decision-making, and publicity.

PM240 – Principles of Christian Counseling (3 hrs.) – This course examines the nature and purpose of Christian counseling from a scriptural perspective focusing upon the biblical principles that undergird the counseling process. This course requires a basic knowledge of secular counseling methods. Prerequisite: PS201